POLICE WEEK

[antonio]

Today is the first day of Police Week.... Please say a prayer for the officers who have lost their lives and for the ones currently serving.... Thanks DAD R.I.P OFFICER LYLE HERMAN E.O.W 1988

[alex00]

I have been to DC twice for Police Week. I had no idea how amazing the experience was until I went the first time. I have never cried and laughed so much at the same time. For those that have not been to the National Memorial, you owe yourself a visit. For those of you that have been, you know how powerful the experience is. Both years I visited, I was watching a friend's name get added to the wall. There is nothing more impressive than seeing a sea of class A uniforms surrounding the survivors at the Candlelight Vigil, and the Memorial Ceremony.

You also can't experience Police Week without standing in one of the Irish Pubs, packed 300 people over capacity, making a hole for the Pipes and Drums to march through and toasting the fallen.

[Purple K]

Ladies and Gentlemen; be strong, be vigillant and most of all be safe.

[Lyte-]

Question,

Is police week for remembering fallen police officer or recognition for those still on the job or both?

[alex00]

Question,

Is police week for remembering fallen police officer or recognition for those still on the job or both?

Police Week refers to the ceremonies to honor the fallen held every year in Washington DC. Our local and state memorials are usually held the week before, to allow time to travel to DC.

[Lyte-]

Thank you

[Ron-Solo]

In Memory of my friend Dave:

Deputy Sheriff David Alan Powell
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Saturday, November 30, 2002

Biographical Info
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 30, 2002
Weapon Used: Handgun; .380 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy David Powell was shot and killed after he and his partner responded to reports of gunshots near 166th Street and Elaine Avenue in Artesia at 1030 hours.

When the officers arrived, they observed a man run into a home and take a woman hostage. As Deputy Powell attempted to kick the door open, the man fired two shots from inside. One of the rounds struck Deputy Powell in the right arm, passed through the opening in his vest, and entered his chest. Deputy Powell's partner returned fire and dragged Deputy Powell to his patrol car. He then drove Deputy Powell one block away where he was met by paramedics.

Deputy Powell was transported to St. Francis Medical Center where he succumbed to his wound 90 minutes after the shooting. The suspect was shot and killed by responding officers.

Deputy Powell had been employed with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 18 year, and is survived by his wife, four daughters, parents, brother, and seven grandchildren.


Credit to the Officer Down Memorial Page.

God Bless You Dave!

[ylwman]

God bless Randy Simmons and R.J. Cottle - LAPD SWAT